The Team: 

The S&P Global Ratings Event Marketing team manages more than 600 virtual andin‑personmeetings, webinars, and third‑partyevents annually. These range from intimate 30‑person roundtables tomulti‑dayconferences with 600+ attendees. The team partners closely with Commercial, Analytical, Market Outreach, and Marketing stakeholders to deliver high‑impact,client‑centricevents that reinforce Ratings’ market leadership. This role sits within afast‑moving, highly collaborative environment where autonomy, initiative, and operational rigor are essential. 

The Impact: 

You will serve as a trusted advisor and execution lead for event strategy and delivery across assigned sectors. This includes guiding stakeholders on target dates, agenda development, locationselection,logistics, communications, and creative direction.You will architect repeatable processes, elevate operational excellence, and orchestrate complexmulti‑workstream programs with precision. Your ability to integrate AI‑enabled tools, automation, and data-driven insights into event workflows will help modernize our execution and enhance client experience. 

What’sin it for you: 

• Exposure to senior Commercial and Analytical leaders across Ratings.

• Ownership ofhigh‑visibilityevents in New York and across the U.S.

• A role designed for someone who thrives in autonomy, takes initiative, and can hit the ground running without heavy oversight. 

• Growth within a global marketing organization committed to innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• Access to modern event technology,AI‑driventools, and automation platforms to streamline execution and elevate client engagement.

Responsibilities: 

Stakeholder Strategic Partner

• Lead collaborative planning discussions with Commercial, Analytical, Market Outreach, and Marketing stakeholders across assigned sectors.

• Oversee hosted events and manage all contracted components ofthird‑partyassociation events.

• Operate as aself‑starter who proactively identifies needs, proposes solutions, and drives execution without waiting for direction. 

Event Logistics & Execution

• Manage all aspects of eventlogistics, including vendor communication, registration,on‑siteexecution, staffing plans, attendee tracking, presentation support, materials, evaluations, room setup, food and beverage, and AV specifications.

• Develop competency with virtual event execution, including platform management, speaker coaching, compliance, andend‑to‑endproduction.

• ApplyAI‑enabled tools for scheduling, attendee insights, workflow automation, and post‑event analytics. 

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage event budgets with strong financial oversight; negotiateoptimalvalue for Ratings.

• Track and manage the event calendar, pipeline, and budget reporting.

• Create repeatable operational systems, templates, and processes that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. 

Communications

• Oversee pre‑and post‑conferencecommunications with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate communications with internal and external speakers.

• Review and contribute to event-related communications and invitations.

• Lead coordination with venues before and after events to ensure alignment andexecution ofexcellence.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identifyand source venues, restaurants, transportation providers, décor vendors, entertainment partners, promotional items, and AV/production partners.

• Review vendor contracts and provide detailed feedback to the Director, Event Marketing.

• Clearly communicate contractual terms, risks, and cancellation policies to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with global event marketing partners to align best practices and execution consistency across regions.

• Support email campaigns, marketing materials, and visual brand/event identity.

• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety requirements.

Mindset & Behaviors 

• Actively listen, seek diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly across audiences. 

• Identifyand resolve day‑to‑day problems with autonomy and initiative. 

• Take anend‑to‑end view of event delivery, connecting daily work to broader business priorities. 

• Demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and attention to detail—spotting issues others may miss. 

• Collaborate effectively andoperate as part of a broader system, not in isolation. 

• All employees must work from the office at least 2 days/week. 

WhatWe’re Looking For: 

• Aself‑starting executor who has built processes, standards, or repeatable playbooks from scratch. 

• Someone who has implemented ideas that became norms, trends, or best practices. 

• A candidate with meaningful events experience who can hit the ground running andoperate with autonomy. 

• Strong operational rigor:multi‑projectmanagement, orchestration, detail orientation, and cross‑functionalcoordination.

• Stability in career trajectory; notjob‑hoppy.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, andrelationship‑buildingskills.

• Comfort using AI tools, automation platforms, and modern event technologies.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with flawless execution.

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5–8+ years of experience in event marketing, event management, or integrated event operations. 

• Five to eight years of progressive experience managingend‑to‑endevent execution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, especially during peak periods.

• Strong organizational, administrative, andproblem‑solvingskills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Highly organized witha strong senseof urgency and client focus.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Final‑stagecandidates must attend one in‑person interview at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office before offer. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cvent, On24, Marketo, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite or Canva.

• Understanding offinancial markets and the broader business environment.

• Experience with sponsors, client relationships, and fulfillment.

• Knowledge of New York City venues.

• Experience in registration management and event marketing.

• Experienceleveraging AI tools for workflow automation, attendee engagement, or event analytics.